They raise awareness of the importance of getting vaccinated against pneumonia, influenza and COVID-19

This is an initiative of the Argentine Society of Vaccinology and Epidemiology, supported by the Ministry of Health. Among other operations, a post for receiving doses will be set up at the Retiro terminal.

The Argentine Society of Vaccinology and Epidemiology (SAVE) has launched a campaign to promote the importance of vaccination against pneumonia, influenza and COVID-19.

The initiative takes place this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Retiro train station, where the Ministry of Health has set up a booth where interested parties can use the corresponding doses free of charge.

“La Posta es Vacunarse” is an initiative that spreads across several regions of the country, announcing that people aged 65 or older or minors belonging to high-risk groups can receive pneumonia and influenza vaccines in health centers. Health, PAMI pharmacies and vaccination site

“This winter has shown us that infections with COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and influenza are still ongoing,” said epidemiologist Florencia Cahn, president of SAVE.

Kahn explains, “Many times, people don’t have access to good information or advice that can help them stay healthy. ‘La Posta de Awareness’ is a program that aims to reach all those who desire accurate medical information and advice about the benefits of vaccine immunity. people’s initiative.

The three vaccines that the initiative focuses on (flu and pneumonia) are free and integrated into the national vaccination calendar for boys and girls (flu at 6 to 23 months and flu at 2, 4 and 12 months )pneumonia.

Both vaccines are also available to everyone age 65 or older and people ages 2 to 64 with at-risk conditions.

Regarding the Covid19 vaccine, although it is not officially included in the calendar, it is free to apply for.

The Ministry of Health recommends that booster shots be given to the highest risk groups if six months have passed since the last dose and continue with the above cycle; for moderate risk groups, booster shots are given six months after the last dose and then annually One-shot vaccine; for low-risk groups, annual booster doses are recommended.

According to data from the Ministry of Health’s latest vital statistics report, 63,018 people died from respiratory-related diseases in Argentina in 2021, including 33,812 from influenza and pneumonia.

This represented 8.2% of total deaths from known causes that year, while for Covid-19, the death rate was 26.3% higher than expected (89,895 deaths) according to the same survey, an indicator that included deaths due to Covid -19 and deaths related to compromised access to health care during the pandemic.

You can also access further information on the website www.lapostaesvacunarse.com.